More Affordable housing in Arlington County
Staff Writer
2011-02-14
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he Arlington County Board on Saturday moved to add 121 units to the County’s committed affordable housing stock, approving plans for a new 121-unit affordable apartment building, Arlington Mill Residences. “This project reflects Arlington’s commitment to providing a range of affordable housing options in the County,” said County Board Chairman Christopher Zimmerman. “This development includes housing suitable for families with children. There also will be units affordable to those with very low incomes and to those who need Supportive Housing, or units that are accessible to persons with disabilities.” The Board approved a use permit for the Arlington Mill Residences by a unanimous vote.
The new residential building will include eight efficiencies, 16 one-bedroom units, 73 two-bedroom units, and 25 three-bedroom units. Thirteen of the units will be dedicated as supportive housing units for persons earning very low incomes, at or below 40 percent of the AMI, and who are also clients of Arlington County’s Supportive Housing program. An additional thirteen units will be leased to families earning at or below 50 percent of the AMI. The rental units will remain affordable for at least 75 years.